Robert Drysdale: “Doctors Aren’t Against PEDs (In Professional Combat Sports)”
Dec 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
BJJ champion and renowned coach Robert Drysdale has stirred up controversy with his thought-provoking perspective on PEDs in combat sports. He argues that the current regulatory framework is flawed...
Robert Drysdale on Social Media’s Impact on BJJ: “White Belts Have the Same Power as Carlos Gracie Jr.”
Dec 28, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Robert Drysdale has become an outspoken critic of the changing dynamics within martial arts, especially as modern trends, particularly social media, reshape the way BJJ is...
Robert Drysdale: ‘Coaching is a S*it Job, The People Who Teach You Deserve Better’
Jul 15, 2024BJJEE
Over the years Robert Drysdale has been unafraid to be vocal about the causes he felt passionate about. On his s*it list: Drysdale: Gracie University Making Mockery of Jiu-Jitsu as a Martial Art...
Painful Counter to the Double Underhook Pass by ADCC Champion Robert Drysdale
Apr 24, 2024BJJEE
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, countering an opponent’s move can shift the momentum of a match and demonstrate high-level grappling acumen. Robert Drysdale, an ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) World...
Robert Drysdale On Why Not All BJJ Black Belts Are Created Equal & His Solution to the Problem
Mar 23, 2024BJJEE
Robert Drysdale, an ADCC and BJJ world champion, addressed the issue of disparity among black belts in the sport. In his discussion, Drysdale offered an intriguing perspective on why not all black...
Robert Drysdale on Realities of an Aging Legend: ‘I used to be able to mop people on the mats, now I can’t’
Mar 21, 2024BJJEE
The idea of being a grappling legend carries a sort of mystique. We often recall their triumphs, their battles, and the inspiring moments that motivated countless fans to persevere in their own...
Robert Drysdale’s Unusual Take on BJJ Belt Promotions: ‘You Should Measure Body Fat’
Mar 21, 2024BJJEE
Few published guidelines or standards determine when a practitioner is ready for promotion; the criterion is generally determined by individual instructors and/or academies.The IBJJF maintains an...
Robert Drysdale: ‘It’s Weird but People in Jiu-Jitsu Only Respect You When You Beat Them Up On the Mats’
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE
The idea that “the truth is on the mats” in Jiu-Jitsu speaks to the direct, physical nature of the sport where skills and abilities are tangibly demonstrated through sparring or...
Robert Drysdale Explains What He Doesn’t Like About Modern BJJ Culture: “This New Set Of Values…”
Mar 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
When you take a look at what BJJ used to be back in the day and how it looks like today – which of the two “versions” do you like more? And no, not just in regards to the techniques...
BJJ Historian Robert Drysdale: ‘American Jiu-Jitsu is a Marketing Plot, an Easy Way to Gain Followers’
Mar 03, 2024BJJEE
In a thought-provoking Mastery Jiu-Jitsu podcast, ADCC champion Robert Drysdale, (who is half Brazilian, half American) a well-known figure in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and author of two...
Robert Drysdale Heartbroken as Long Time Student Opens Gym Next To His & Poaches His Students
Sep 15, 2023BJJEE
You’re a BJJ instructor, coach, or maybe even a professor. You put your heart and soul into teaching your students, into making them grow as athletes (and, in the process, as people) – and...
Robert Drysdale Reveals The Question All BJJ Practitioners Need To Ask Themselves
Jul 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and you want to become good at it… Well, then there is one question that you – as well as almost every other BJJ practitioner – should ask yourself....
Robert Drysdale Fires Off Against Mo Jassim: “Read A Book Every Now And Then”
Jun 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Robert Drysdale and Mo Jassim appear to be in an ongoing heated discussion – on whether or not the IBJJF or the ADCC is the reason why Jiu-Jitsu is increasingly popular nowadays. And, well, the...
Robert Drysdale: “Professionalization Of BJJ Made The New Culture Around It Less Appealing To Me”
Jun 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is rising in popularity by the day… And that means that, through its professionalization, some of its “grassroots” aspects are slowly fading away. Robert...
Robert Drysdale: “BJJ Came Into My Life At The Right Moment”
Apr 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
How old were you when you first started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Robert Drysdale was 17… And he feels that BJJ found him at just the right moment in life. He explained why in an interview...
Robert Drysdale: “Professionalization Of BJJ Made The New Culture Around It Less Appealing”
May 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone experiences difficulties on their BJJ journey. Both the amateur and professional athletes alike; as well as the most elite among them. World champions, too – such as Robert Drysdale....
Robert Drysdale on Why He Won’t Fight in MMA or Compete in Jiu-Jitsu Anymore
Apr 22, 2022BJJEE
Robert Drysdale is an American-Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and professional mixed martial artist currently signed with the Legacy Fighting Championship & is the current Light Heavyweight...
Robert Drysdale: “I’m Not A Believer In Pushing Kids Into Competitive BJJ At A Young Age”
Apr 21, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Getting your kids into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the best things you could do for their future. It will build up their sense of self-confidence, their ability to defend themselves, and it will...
Robert Drysdale: “Going To The Gym Was As Natural As Sleeping”
Mar 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Almost everyone who continues training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after the first couple of months (and years) has come to, in one way or another, fall in love with Arte Suave. If you’re one of those...
Robert Drysdale Shows an Unexpected Americana Submission from Side Control
Jan 20, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The best submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are those that your opponents don’t see coming. However, as you become more experienced and climb through the belt ranks, so do your opponents; and...
Robert Drysdale: “Why Do You Do BJJ And What Does It Mean For You?”
Dec 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Robert Drysdale is one of the top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of his generation and one of the rare competitors that have managed to beat the legendary Marcelo Garcia. A black belt under Leonardo...
Robert Drysdale Takes Us Through A Typical Day Training at Zenith BJJ in Las Vegas
Oct 25, 2021BJJEE
A black belt under Leonardo Vieira and a head coach of the powerful Zenith BJJ Team, Robert Drysdale is regarded as one of the top American grapplers of his generation and is one of the rare...
Robert Drysdale Explains Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Is NOT in The Olympics
Aug 09, 2021BJJEE
A few years ago there was much excitement about the fact there was moment on the front of getting jiu jitsu in the Olympics. The push for Olympic recognation is supported by many including Renzo...
Robert Drysdale: “I Never Needed a Fixed Fight in My Life… I Think Gordon Has Psychological Issues”
Aug 07, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
One of the biggest “booms” in the grappling community this year was the accusation – on the behalf of Gordon Ryan and ADCC organizer Mo Jassim – that Robert Drysdale engaged...
